Extended Player One is the debut EP from Kids Near Water, as well as the band's first release on Firefly Recordings.[2][3] The EP was recorded by former Understand member John Hannon in Essex across one weekend in September 2000 at Mushroom Studios, Southend. On its release the EP was awarded 5 K's in Kerrang! as well as receiving a favourable review in the NME. Monk Dave, Editor of the UK punk-zine Fracture described the release as "quite simply the best demo I have ever heard".[4]
- "Some Free Advice"
- "When It Comes to You, I Step on Cracks"
- "Post Scriptum"
- "Telegram"
- "Gone"
- Brian Reed – lead vocals, guitar
- Simon Joyce – guitars, vocals
- John Astbury – bass guitar
- Nik Finch – drums
- John Hannon – production